In 2013, thanks to the generosity of our wonderful community, the ACM raised over $31,000 for the organizations that participated. The ACM leadership team would especially like to thank the many volunteers that make this event such a success every year.

OUR MISSION

For years, the All Saints Pasadena Alternative Christmas Market has reclaimed the Christmas story by offering an alternative to the consumer frenzy that has overtaken the Christmas season.

In the spirit of making God’s love tangible, the ACM brings together non-profit organizations that address social issues on a local, national, and international level to give you the opportunity to participate in socially conscious gift giving.

The gifts you buy for your loved ones will help kids visit their incarcerated parents, gang members get back on track, homeless and abused women, kids in foster care, and many others.

Forget about “Black Friday” and come to the ACM. Though you won’t walk away with a bunch of fancy packages and chic indulgences, you will do a lot of good on behalf of the people on your gift list.

2013 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Christmas is not the only time for giving. You can support the 2013 ACM organizations on any occasion. Click the name of an organization below to be taken to their website.

Let me say it clearly: I'm neither for nor against stuff. I like stuff if it's well-made, honestly marketed, used for a long time, and at the end of its life recycled in a way that doesn't trash the planet, poison people, or exploit workers.